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SD05 ZPL

2005 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,941 mi
Last recorded89,941 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 ZPL
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 89,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 83,380 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 76,419 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 71,711 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 68,134 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 65,298 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 64,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 64,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 62,467 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 58,865 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 55,714 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 55,714 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2016 54,580 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 51,448 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 48,447 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 45,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside+nearside front tyres feathered on outer egdes

Pass 1 Mar 2012 42,604 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 40,395 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 38,629 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 38,610 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 36,301 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 33,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 33,190 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Lexus GS430?

Based on 15,178 MOT tests across 914 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
5,150
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
914
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 473
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 179
position lamp(s) not working 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 142
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SD05 ZPL is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 71,840 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD05 ZPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SD05 ZPL registered?

SD05 ZPL is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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